Perceptions of ad hoc supervision encounters in general practice training: A qualitative interview-based study

Abstract

Background Ad hoc supervision encounters occur between general practitioner (GP) supervisors and general practice registrars outside scheduled teaching sessions. Anecdotally reported as important learning opportunities, these encounters are rarely explored in the literature. Objective This study examined supervisors', registrars' and practice managers' perceptions of ad hoc supervisory encounters. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively sampled supervisors, registrars and practice managers from regional general practice settings. Data were analysed using template analysis. Results Fifteen respondents participated in the interviews. Their perceptions of ad hoc encounters were reported under the categories of immediacy, safety, education, professional identity and supervisor stress. Discussion Ad hoc encounters in general practice registrar training are highly valued for supporting patient safety and registrar education. The encounters serve a range of practical purposes for supervisors, registrars and practices, and warrant further exploration on how to optimise their benefits within general practice. © The Royal Australian College of General practitioners 2015.

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learning adult clinical competence female human male Humans interview qualitative research education general practice Interviews as Topic middle aged perception organization and management clinical article semi structured interview manager patient safety Identity Victoria stress

Author Affiliations

Southern GP Training, Churchill, vic, Australia, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Southern GP Training, Warrnambool, vic, Australia, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia

Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Perceptions of ad hoc supervision encounters in general practice training: A qualitative interview-based study

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